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REAL WEDDING Butterfly Blue 10298 views
Sarah & Matthew
9 August 2008
They Met Sarah and Matthew first met as students in a crowded nightclub in Leeds. It took Matthew a while to pluck up the courage to buy Sarah a drink, but after that, the rest was history. Matthew proposed on Valentine’s Day 2007 after wining and dining Sarah at her favourite restaurant.
Wedding Venue The couple started to look for a venue in May 2007 and after trawling countless venues in Cornwall they came across Scorrier House. They knew it was the venue for them. They loved the grand sweeping staircase and beautiful gardens as well as the fact that it was privately owned so it would only be them there on the day.
The Theme The couple chose a theme of butterflies for their summer wedding using them in everything from the invitations to the centrepieces as well as little card butterflies as name places, perched on top of wine 
glasses. Favours were blue butterfly tea lights in glass holders for the women and chocolate hearts in blue bags for the men. The tables were decorated with centrepieces of an oasis of delphinium, rose and hydrangea with foliage and butterflies, with the tables being named after castles located near friends and family - picking up on Matthew's passion for history and castles.
What They Wore The bride wore an ivory satin, strapless gown with a scalloped neckline and chapel length train, embellished with beading and crystal detail. She accessorised with ivory satin sandals with crystal straps, a Swarovski crystal tiara and jewellery from Prudence Gowns.
The groom wore navy tails with pinstripe trousers, an ivory waistcoat with an ocean blue cravat and matching handkerchief with black patent shoes, all hired from Burton’s Formal Hire. The rest of the wedding party wore the same, with the groom 
wearing a buttonhole of an ivory rose and blue delphinium.
The bride had three bridesmaids who wore cobalt blue, satin halter-neck dresses teamed with dolly bags made by Sarah’s mother in matching satin and Swarovski crystal alice bands.
The Cake The couple chose a three-tiered cake topped with a layer of carrot cake, decorated with white icing and a trail of blue-tipped ivory roses and butterflies with blue ribbon around each tier, made as a surprise by one of Sarah’s mother’s best friends.
The Flowers The bride carried a bouquet of ivory roses, soft blue hydrangeas and electric blue delphiniums with eucalyptus and herbs as well as butterflies, keeping with the theme, hand-tied with an ivory binding. The bridesmaids carried smaller versions of the bouquet.
First Dance The happy couple danced to ‘Kiss Me’ by Sixpence-None-The-Richer, which they had prepared for with a few Rumba lessons, prompting Sarah’s sister to cry for the first time when she saw the dance! The music continued with a mixture of old classics and modern songs played by a local band called ‘Riff’.
A Moment To Remember Sarah says, it was so funny... ‘I threw the bouquet to the girls and one of my bridesmaids ripped the bouquet from my cousin’s hand! She tries to deny it, but it is all captured on video.’ She was also particularly pleased with seeing all of her hard work and planning pay off with everything looking stunning the first time she saw it.
Honeymoon After dancing the night away, the couple spent their
first night in the bridal suite at the venue. The next day the newlyweds jetted off for four nights in the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Bangkok followed by ten nights in The Andaman Hotel in Datai Bay in Langwaki, Malaysia with Sarah describing it as ‘pure paradise’!
Any Advice Sarah says, ‘You should ask for references from your suppliers from previous customers to make sure that you are getting what you have really paid for. I would also advise couples to get everything from suppliers in writing to avoid misunderstandings.’ Sarah also notes that the one thing she couldn’t have lived without in the build up to the big day was ‘WeddingPath’!Click here to see the wedding on Piran Films.
Sarah & Matthew’s Contact Book:
Venue: Scorrier House, Cornwall
Caterer: Truffles Professional Catering
Photographer: Matt Parker Weddings
Videographer: Piran Films
Dress: Prudence Gowns
Groomswear: Burton’s Formal Hire
Flowers: Designer Wedding FlowersLatest by: sazzlebops:
Wow what a beautiful wedding, I love all the butterflies. Your dress is soooo gorgeous! Hope you are enjoying married life
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REAL WEDDINGS Your Favourites 5390 views
As we come to the end of the year, we have looked back over our Real Weddings. They have all been so stunning and completely individual. Congratulations to WP brides 2008!
Click on the links to see three of our August weddings and vote to let us know your favourite.
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Hannah & Stuart
02 August 2008
Hannah and Stuart were first introduced by a friend ten years ago and dated briefly before going their separate ways. Five years later they bumped into each other at the local night club - and have been inseparable since. Stuart proposed in the garden at Hannah's parent’s which he had transformed using hundreds of candles. Down on one knee with champagne at the ready, Stuart proposed and Hannah said yes! Click to read more >Perfect Day
Allanah & Richard
30th August 2008
The couple met in 2005 when they were both working weekends at Glyn Webb. They didn’t really speak to each other much until Richard asked to see Allanah's tattoo! They also went to the same college so were soon spending every day together. Just over two years later, Richard lit candles leading from the front door to the dining table. He had cooked a meal and went down on one knee. Allanah says, 'I cried and said yes.' Click to read more >Sharon & David
16 August 2008
Sharon and David first met in a nightclub, through mutual friends and were amazed that they hadn’t met before with so many friends in common! Right from the start, it was true love and David proved to be the ultimate romantic. One weekend he whisked Sharon away on a surprise trip to Pisa and proposed over a candlelit dinner near the Leaning Tower itself. Click to read more >
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REAL WEDDING The Hills Are Alive... 6817 views
Lisa & Chris
30 August 2008
They Met Lisa and Chris first met over eleven years ago at school, where they were friends until Chris eventually persuaded Lisa to go out with him! The rest is history, and on their tenth anniversary, Chris proposed while they were in a boat on Lake Lugano in Switzerland. He gave Lisa a diamond necklace and then took her to Tiffany’s in Zurich to choose the ring.
Wedding Venue Lisa and Chris were living in Switzerland at the time, and decided that there couldn’t be a better place to get married. They chose the local English church in Vevey, with their reception held at Le Mirador Hotel - they had always loved the stunning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva from the hotel.
The Theme The couple decided on the theme of a summer wedding, with a simple colour scheme of aqua and ivory to fit in with the gorgeous scenery. They prepared for all weather conditions - personalised cream fans with their wedding date and names on and ivory umbrellas - both of which came in handy. They decorated the reception with candelabras of roses and foliage as table centres and chocolate truffle favours from Charbonnel et Walker in London.
What They Wore The bride looked stunning in a strapless ivory dress, with lace detail on the bodice and a fishtail skirt. She accessorized with Benjamin Adams shoes and a pearl and crystal tiara comb, with an ivory elbow-length veil. Lisa kept the jewellery simple with diamond stud earrings from Chris and her 10th anniversary diamond necklace.
The groom wore a grey suit with an ivory shirt and tie, all from Hugo
Boss. Chris teamed it with brown shoes from Office, a brown belt and a brown leather watch, a wedding gift from Lisa. He also wore a buttonhole of a calla lily, to match Lisa’s bouquet.
The bride had three bridesmaids who wore aqua-coloured dresses from Kelsey Rose, with shoes and clutch bags dyed to match. Lisa also lhad two flower girls who wore ivory dresses with satin pumps.
The Cake The couple decided not to have a traditional fruitcake as they were having a five-course meal at the reception. They instead opted for an exciting chocolate and praline craquelin made by the pastry chef at the hotel, with fireworks on top and served with champagne.
The Flowers Lisa carried a simple, hand-tied bouquet of ivory calla lilies while the bridesmaids carried bouquets of cream roses. The florist also created smaller versions for the flower girls. The church was decorated with two enormous flower arrangements on stands, which were later transported to the hotel terrace for aperitifs.
First Dance The newly-married Mr & Mrs Jones appropriately danced to ‘Mr & Mrs Jones’ by Billy Paul. The music continued with classics from Abba and the Bee Gees followed by more current chart music for the younger generation.
A Moment To Remember Lisa loved it when she walked down the aisle and saw Chris’ face when he first turned around, as they couldn’t keep their eyes off each other! She also found it memorable when everyone went out onto the terrace after the speeches, and instead of fireworks, released lanterns into the evening sky.
Honeymoon The happy couple spent their first night in the Suite of Suites at the hotel, a duplex apartment with views of the lake and a Jacuzzi. They later jetted off for a luxurious three-week honeymoon touring the USA. They stopped off in
San Francisco, Las Vegas with a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon, followed by hiring a convertible Ford Mustang in Vancouver. They stayed in a log cabin on Vancouver Island with a whale watching trip, as well as visiting the Athabasca glacier in Calgary with a raft trip along the river in Banff!
Any Advice Lisa recommends to, ‘Relax and enjoy it! If you give yourself enough time, you can really personalise your wedding. It’s the little touches that can turn it from an ordinary wedding to an extraordinary wedding!’ Chris advises to spend time on your speech. 'Keep it light-hearted - and it’s a great opportunity to let your bride know just how special she is to you.’
Lisa & Chris' Contact Book
Venue: Le Mirador Kempinski Hotel, Switzerland mirador.ch
Photographer: Tlook tlook.com
Dress: Wed-lock, Windsor wed-lock.co.uk
Groomswear: Hugo Boss, Nottingham hugoboss.com
Flowers: Rieder Fleurs, Switzerland rieder-fleurs.ch
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REAL WEDDING Seaside Romance 7024 views
Ruth & Colin
16 February 2008
They Met Ruth and Colin first set eyes on each other at university - Ruth was the first girl that Colin talked to! Love bloomed and one birthday, after a day of kitesurfing lessons, they took a stroll along the beach and Colin popped the question. Meanwhile, Colin’s mum had arranged for an overnight bag to be delivered to a nearby hotel for a surprise night away as well as a big celebration party the next day with family.
Wedding Venue The couple began looking for venues a year before the wedding, looking on the internet and driving around the New Forest. Finally, they fell in love with The Haven Hotel in Poole. It fitted all of their criteria as well as it having beautiful beach views, a reception room with an open fire and a piano - and a reputation for good food.
The Theme The couple chose a theme of roses with a colour scheme of chocolate brown and gold for their big day. The theme was kept throughout the day, with the reception tables decorated with dried rose petals (from Colin’s grandmother’s garden in San Francisco), as well as a single white rose with gold sprayed beargrass as a table centre, and tea lights. The top table was decorated with
silver mirrored vases with red roses as the table centres. The tables were named after places special to the couple and their family. And as a special touch, guests took a Polaroid photo of themselves with a message to stick into a keepsake book.
What They Wore Ruth looked gorgeous in a strapless champagne-coloured gown with diamante and pearl detailing and a rose detail at the hip, keeping with the theme. The bride accessorized with ivory satin shoes from Rainbow as well as a floor length, champagne-gold veil and an ivory rose clip in her hair, with a gold ribbon as a tiara. The final touches were pearl jewellery borrowed from a friend.
The groom wore black tails, a cream waistcoat with gold detailing and a mocha-coloured cravat.
The bride had two bridesmaids who wore floor length, chocolate brown taffeta dresses teamed with champagne coloured fur shrugs from Luella’s Boudoir in London. The
best men and ushers wore black tails with cream waistcoats and gold cravats.
The Cake Colin’s family made wedding cupcakes as the main cake, with moist and gooey chocolate and almond cake topped with mascarpone icing and mini sugar roses.
The Flowers Ruth carried a bouquet of cream roses with eucalyptus foliage tied with a VV Rouleaux ribbon to match her wedding dress. The bridesmaids carried smaller versions of the bouquet tied with chocolate brown ribbon. The church and reception were decorated with cream roses along with green foliage at the altar. All the flowers were arranged by a clever friend.
First Dance The couple danced for the first time to ‘Sir Duke’ by Stevie Wonder with a simple, choreographed dance after taking lessons. The
music continued into the evening with light jazz for the wedding breakfast followed by a DJ.
A Moment To Remember Ruth’s most memorable moment was when she walked down the aisle and saw all of her friends and family in the church, as well as when she and Colin had photos taken on the beach.
Honeymoon After spending the night at the Honeymoon suite in the hotel, the newlyweds jetted off for a mini honeymoon to the spa town of Baden-Baden in Germany. Later, they saved up for a three week summer road trip around the USA and Canada.
Any Advice Ruth suggests, ‘Delegate tasks at the beginning to family and friends’ as well as ‘Don’t get too obsessive over tiny details as it may
ruin your day and the build-up to the wedding.’ Whilst Colin advises, ‘Write your speech in advance of the day before!’
Ruth & Colin’s Contact Book:
Venue: The Haven Hotel
fjbhotels.co.uk/Haven
Photographer: David Brown Photography
dbrownphotography.com
Dress: Abbey Brides in Sherbourne
abbeybrides.co.uk
Groomswear: Chas Baker
chashbaker.biz
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REAL WEDDING Day in the Park 14648 views
Rose & William
18 September 2008
They Met Rose and William met at the youth club in their home town and six years later, William proposed. With a ring flown from the other side of the world, William popped the question over a romantic picnic in their Camden flat garden.
Wedding Venue The couple chose their local church, St Mary’s in Bryanstone Square, as they both knew there could be no better place! They decided to hold their reception in nearby Regent’s Park - they wanted a small and relaxed affair and had many great memories of walks through the park - and booked The Garden Café for the reception!
The Theme London and preppy school days set the theme with all the wedding party wearing school-style ties and badges! The stationery at the reception featured hand drawn views of the landscape around the Thames while the tables were named after London landmarks. Adding a special touch, the couple also hired an old-fashioned route master bus! As the colour scheme, Rose and William chose a colour navy blue, dusky pink and cream with everything tying in, including the drinks with pink champagne and blueberries! The couple also wanted a very natural feel to tie in with the surroundings of the park, and decorated the tables with flowers and natural light candles.
What They Wore The bride looked stunning in an ivory, lace-detailied gown with a flowing skirt, which she bought in a charity shop, personalised by her mother with a large dusty pink bow at the back, matching her pink shoes! The bride also wore her cousin’s veil as well as a small tiara and two pearl and crystal hairpins. The bride’s
jewellery came as a gift from William on the morning of her wedding, as their wedding day was also their seventh anniversary.
The groom wore a hand-made, tailored, navy three-piece suit, made by a travelling tailor. He teamed it with a dusky pink cravat as well as cufflinks from Rose as his anniversary gift which were engraved with their joint monogram and the date.
The bride had two bridesmaids who wore navy dresses with matching dusky pink sashes and shoes as well as pearl bracelets as gifts from the couple. The bride also had a flower girl who wore a pink gown decorated with sequins. The men in the wedding party wore their own navy suits with matching pink and blue striped ties, schoolboy-style, along with prefect-style badges. 
The Cake The three-tiered chocolate cake, with white chocolate icing, decorated with navy ribbon and topped with scattered pink rose petals was made by their sister-in-law.
The Flowers The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of dusky pink flowers including ‘Faith’ roses, tied with ivory ribbon. The table centres in the reception were decorated with antique cake stands filled with dusky pink flowers.
First Dance The happy couple danced to ‘Everything’ by Michael Buble followed by music for the evening by their university jazz band.
A Moment To Remember Rose’s most memorable moment was when they were the last two onto the bus, taking everyone to the reception, as well as holding onto her new husband in the sunshine, describing it as ‘utter bliss’.
Honeymoon The couple spent their first night at The Dorset Square Hotel in London, after being waved off with sparklers by their guests. The newlyweds then spent five days in the Cotswolds followed by five days in the mountains of Norway, enjoying the peace and quiet to reflect and remember the big day.
Any Advice Rose advises, ‘Things will not going according to your initial plan, it might rain and the shop might not do ‘your shade’ of pink – but none of this will matter on the day – try to be flexible and focus on what is important, you’re getting married to your fiancé!’ Whilst William suggests, ‘The morning of the wedding, I went with my best man to Sharp’s Barbers to have a traditional close shave- it made me feel fresh and ready for the big day.’
Rose & William’s Contact Book:
Venue: The Garden Café, Regent’s Park www.thegardencafe.co.uk
Caterer: Company of Cooks www.companyofcooks.com
Photographer: Tom Gold Photography www.tomgold.co.uk
Flowers: Rosemary Livingstone Designs www.rlflowerdesigns.com
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